Fitness & Nutrition

Researchers project that by 2050, an estimated 1.5 billion more people will live in places with insufficient supply of fruits and vegetables to meet their daily intake recommendations – unless challenges such as food waste and improved productivity are

If We All Ate Enough Fruits And Vegetables, There'd Be Big Shortages

6:30pm July 17, 2019

by Allison Aubrey

There's already not enough produce for everyone in the world to get the daily recommended amount. Two new studies urge revamping the food system to feed the growing population and protect the planet.

Drinking alcohol is linked to an increased risk of skin cancer. Part of the risk may be explained by the direct effect that alcohol has on antioxidant levels in the skin, which can hasten a sunburn.

Health & Safety

Mixing Alcohol And Sun? Beware, A Buzz Begets A Faster Burn

7:00am July 14, 2019

by Allison Aubrey

Drinking alcohol is linked to an increased risk of skin cancer. Part of the risk may be explained by the direct effect that alcohol has on antioxidant levels in the skin, which can hasten a sunburn.

Just a modest reduction in daily caloric intake could have protective benefits for our hearts, new research shows.

Cutting Just 300 Calories Per Day May Keep Your Heart Healthy

7:11pm July 11, 2019

by Susie Neilson

That's the equivalent of about six standard Oreos. But this modest reduction in calories could have protective benefits for our hearts, a new study finds.

These greens are among the hydroponic crops grown by students at Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, in Brooklyn, N.Y. In June, the students started to sell discounted boxes of the fresh produce to community members.

Health & Safety

How Hydroponic School Gardens Can Cultivate Food Justice, Year-Round

7:00am July 07, 2019

by Robin Lloyd

In neighborhoods with limited access to healthy foods, school gardens can help close the gap — for students and the wider community. Some schools are now expanding the season by growing indoors.

According to the facial feedback theory, the simple act of putting a smile on your face can boost your mood. But research shows it doesn't work for everyone and can make some people feel worse.

The Science Of Smiles, Real And Fake

5:03am July 01, 2019

by Maanvi Singh

According to the facial feedback hypothesis, the simple act of putting a smile on your face can boost your mood. But recent research shows pasting on a grin can have mixed results.

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Even with visits to the local food pantry, many families struggle to get enough to eat. Food banks say rethinking our donations could help them stretch their money.

OPINION: Being Hungry In America Is Hard Work. Food Banks Need Your Help

7:00am June 30, 2019

by Tamara Gane

Even with visits to the local pantry, many families struggle to get enough to eat, as writer Tamara Gane knows first-hand. Food banks say rethinking our donations could help them stretch their money.

Researchers studied the gut microbes of runners from the Boston Marathon, isolating one strain of bacteria that may boost athletic performance.

Health & Safety

Elite Runners' Gut Microbe Makes Mice More Athletic — Could It Help The Rest Of Us?

2:12pm June 24, 2019

by Jonathan Lambert

Researchers identified a strain of bacteria that flourishes in the guts of athletes after exercise. When transferred to mice, it gave a big boost in endurance. Could runners' probiotics be on the way?

Chris Marshall has organized pop-up Sans Bars in New York, Washington, D.C., and Anchorage, Alaska. And he has expanded into permanent spaces in Kansas City, Mo., and western Massachusetts.

Breaking The Booze Habit, Even Briefly, Has Its Benefits

11:17pm June 23, 2019

Tens of thousands of Instagram followers can't be wrong: Curiosity about the sober life is trending. Scientists say cutting out alcohol can improve your sleep and blood pressure, and help your liver.

A bowl of tsampa flour pictured with other dishes in a typical Tibetan lunch. Counterclockwise from left: potatoes in turmeric and cumin; liangfen; mung bean jelly and spring onions with cilantro, triple-fried in red chili pepper; and black tea. To make <

Tsampa: The Tibetan Cereal That Helped Spark An Uprising

7:00am June 23, 2019

by Susie Neilson

This roasted barley flour has been a Tibetan staple for centuries. When China annexed Tibet in the 1950s, tsampa became a rallying point for the resistance. But will it catch on in America?

Processed meats, including hot dogs and bacon, cook in a frying pan. A new study of 80,000 people finds that those who ate the most red meat — especially processed meats such as bacon and hot dogs — had a higher risk of premature death compared with t

The Swap: Less Processed Meat, More Plant-Based Foods May Boost Longevity

6:44pm June 12, 2019

by Allison Aubrey

A new study of 80,000 people finds that those who ate the most red meat — especially processed meats such as bacon and hot dogs — had a higher risk of premature death compared with those who ate less.